1. Risk Communication Overview

Try these first

1. 1.

   What does risk communication involve?

   Hint

   Think about who is involved in communicating risks.

2. 2.

   Why is it important to tell people what to do during a risk?

   Hint

   Consider the role of preparedness in safety.

3. 3.

   What is a key component of risk communication?

   • Informing without instructions
   • Listening to feedback
   • Ignoring public perceptions

   Hint

   Think about communication as a two-way process.

4. 4.

   True or False: Risk communication should only broadcast information without considering audience perceptions.

   • True
   • False

   Hint

   Recall the importance of perception in communication.

5. 5.

   Design a risk communication strategy for a community facing a hurricane threat, including key objectives.

   Hint

   Consider how to reach diverse audiences effectively.

6. 6.

   Evaluate a real-world risk communication failure in a public health crisis and propose improvements.

   Hint

   Think of examples where the public responded poorly to information.